Win Percentage: This is a direct reflection of a team's success on the field over the years. A higher
weight makes sense. Weight: 25%.
National Titles: Winning a national championship is a significant achievement. Weight: 20%.
AP Poll Appearances: Consistent performance over the years is reflected in AP poll appearances. Weight: 15%.
Bowl Win Percentage: Success in bowl games can elevate a program's status. Weight: 10%.
Heisman Winners: Individual player achievements reflect positively on the program. Weight: 8%.
Consensus All-Americans: Another reflection of individual player success. Weight: 7%.
Conference Titles: Success within one's conference is also important. Weight: 7%.
Simple Rating System (SRS): Reflects the average performance score. Weight: 5%.
Strength of Schedule (SOS): Playing against strong opponents can elevate a program's brand even if they don't win all games. Weight: 3%.
National Titles: Winning a national championship is a significant achievement. Weight: 20%.
AP Poll Appearances: Consistent performance over the years is reflected in AP poll appearances. Weight: 15%.
Bowl Win Percentage: Success in bowl games can elevate a program's status. Weight: 10%.
Heisman Winners: Individual player achievements reflect positively on the program. Weight: 8%.
Consensus All-Americans: Another reflection of individual player success. Weight: 7%.
Conference Titles: Success within one's conference is also important. Weight: 7%.
Simple Rating System (SRS): Reflects the average performance score. Weight: 5%.
Strength of Schedule (SOS): Playing against strong opponents can elevate a program's brand even if they don't win all games. Weight: 3%.